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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.86, 3,187.45 and 892.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.86, 3,187.45 and 892.09 is: 1,338.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.86 : 3,187.45 = 892.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.86/3,187.45 = 892.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.86x = 3,187.45 × 892.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.86x = 2,843,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,492.27/2,124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.20

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